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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.47, 1,134.71 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.47, 1,134.71 and 236.48 is: 354.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.47 : 1,134.71 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.47/1,134.71 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.47x = 1,134.71 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.47x = 268,336.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,336.22/756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.72

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